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Major city · United States

Tulsa

Give Tulsa 2 nights: one for the Greenwood and downtown Art Deco walk, one for Gilcrease or Philbrook. Add a third only if you want Route 66 day trips.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (35°C+ heat and humidity), late Dec–Feb ice storms
Airports
TUL · RVS
Nights
2
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Tulsa is Oklahoma's arts city, built on 1920s oil money and rebuilt around the 1921 Greenwood story. Downtown is compact and walkable, but the museums and Route 66 sights sit 10–20 minutes apart by car, so a rental car or rideshares decide how much you see. Two nights covers the core; three lets you add a day trip.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Tulsa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • Sit-down mealDinner main, mid-range restaurant$18–35
  • Street or quick mealLunch, sandwich or burger$10–18
  • BeerDraught beer$6–9
  • Taxi, about 5 kmRideshare, 5 km$10–18
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–30
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Gilcrease, Philbrook, Woody Guthrie)check current rates$8–15
  • Budget bedHostel or budget motel bed, a night, per personUS$35
  • Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$140
  • High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$260

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$260

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Greenwood District and the 1921 Tulsa Race MassacreArt Deco downtown architectureGilcrease and Philbrook museumsRoute 66 corridorWoody Guthrie and Bob Dylan centers
Airports
TUL Tulsa International Airport (North of downtown; about 15 min by car to the centre. Direct flights to major US hubs.) · RVS Richard L. Jones Jr. Airport (Riverside) (General aviation only, south of downtown.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Tulsa: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

9°C

−2°C

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Feb

12°C

0°C

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Mar

17°C

5°C

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Apr

22°C

10°C

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May

27°C

15°C

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Jun

31°C

20°C

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Jul

34°C

23°C

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Aug

34°C

22°C

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Sep

29°C

17°C

4 rd

Oct

23°C

10°C

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Nov

16°C

4°C

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Dec

11°C

−1°C

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High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Tulsa Transit buses run but are infrequent and not aimed at visitors. Downtown is walkable; for Gilcrease, Philbrook, the Expo Center and Route 66 sights you need a car, a rideshare or a bike. The paved River Parks trail follows the Arkansas River and links downtown to the south side.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Catoosa (Blue Whale)

go

Door to door: About 30 min

I-44 east, about 20 min by car

Route 66 roadside stop; pair it with a drive back into town on old 66.

Broken Arrow

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Broken Arrow Expressway (OK-51) east, about 20 min by car

Suburb with the Rose District for an easy evening; not a full day.

Claremore

go

Door to door: About 45 min

I-44 northeast, about 30 min by car

Will Rogers Memorial Museum and the Lynn Riggs birthplace; half a day.

Pawhuska

caution

Door to door: About 1 h 45 min

US-60 west then OK-99 north, about 1 h 30 min by car

Osage County and the Mercantile; long for a return day, better as an overnight.

Muskogee

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Muskogee Turnpike (OK-351) southeast, about 50 min by car

Historic downtown and the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame; half a day.

Sallisaw

caution

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min

OK-351 (Muskogee Turnpike) southeast to Muskogee, then US-69 south to I-40 east, about 1 h 15 min by car

Gateway to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge; only worth it if you are heading east.

Miami, Oklahoma

caution

Door to door: About 1 h 45 min

I-44 northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car

Route 66 town with the Coleman Theatre; combine with Claremore, not a solo trip.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Downtown / Blue Dome

Walk to BOK Center, Greenwood, the Arts District and the Center of the Universe. Best for a first visit without a car.

Brookside (Peoria Ave)

Restaurant strip south of downtown, 10 min by car to Philbrook; quieter evenings.

Cherry Street

Local bars and brunch, midtown; 10–15 min drive to downtown.

Airport area (north)

Cheapest chain hotels; only worth it for an early flight, 15 min from downtown.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–110 excl. bed
Mid
$120–200 excl. bed
High
$220+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range hotel double room1 × 2 nights × US$140US$280
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$140US$560
Rideshare, downtown to Philbrook, one way1 × US$15 · checkUS$15
Compact rental car, one day1 × US$55 · check; parking extraUS$55
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$95
Trip total≈ US$261 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,045

2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Lunch, sandwich or burger$10–18
Dinner main, mid-range restaurant$18–35
Draught beer$6–9
Rideshare, 5 km$10–18
Museum entry (Gilcrease, Philbrook, Woody Guthrie)check current rates$8–15
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–30

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Tulsa is generally safe for visitors in the downtown, Brookside and Cherry Street areas; use normal big-city care after dark, keep to lit streets and avoid walking alone in the north and east edges of the centre at night.
  • Summer heat and humidity: plan indoor museum time midday in Jul–Aug.
  • Spring brings tornado watches; know where your hotel shelter is.
  • Downtown parking is metered on weekdays; check the sign before you leave the car.
  • Some Route 66 roadside sites are seasonal or closed without notice: check before driving out.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

No embassies in Tulsa; most countries' nearest consulates are in Dallas or Houston, embassies in Washington, DC.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • TUL airport → downtown, rideshare: $20–30, about 15 min (check)
  • Downtown → Philbrook, rideshare: $12–18, about 12 min (check)
  • Tulsa Transit single ride: $1.50, exact change or app (check)

Say or show

  • Where is the rideshare pickup? — Where is the pickup point?
  • Do you take card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is anyone sitting here? — Is this seat taken?
  • Can we get the check? — Check, please
  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
  • Thanks, have a good one — Thanks, have a good one

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tulsa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (35°C+ heat and humidity), late Dec–Feb ice storms · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for TUL: rideshare and taxi bands field-checked, late-arrival fallback.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Greenwood, Deco District and Blue Dome, River Parks, Cherry Street.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Gilcrease, Philbrook, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Greenwood Cultural Center) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Route 66 day-trip fixtures so the Catoosa, Claremore and Miami runs can go green.

Meanwhile

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